Dr. Graciela R. Garton MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3210 Fruitville Rd Sarasota FL, 34237About
Dr. Graciela Garton practices Radiation Oncology in Sarasota, FL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Garton specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
Education and Training
Univ De Buenos Aires- Fac De Med- Buenos Aires- Argentina 1981
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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